Zenith R50V26 User manual

Brand: Zenith

Model: R50V26

Category: LCD TVs

Type: User manual

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Model Numbers | R50V26 | R60V26 | Projection TVs

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code

(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation.

Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. Phone: 1-847-941-8000.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER

The model and serial number of your Entertainment Machine

are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future con-

venience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

MODEL NO.____________________________________

SERIAL NO.____________________________________

Entertainment Machine™ is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential

electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read

and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation

that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc-

tions should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp

cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water, for example, near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a

wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface,

or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a

child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom-

mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-

turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-

tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not

be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or

other similar surface. This product should not be placed in

a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s

instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are

not sure of the type of power supply to your home, con-

sult your product dealer or local power company. For prod-

ucts intended to operate from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Power-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-cur-

rent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one

way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-

pose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they

exit from the product.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

so as to provide some protection against voltage surges

and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides informa-

tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-

porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca-

tion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line

surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or

circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such

power lines or circuits as contact with them might be

fatal.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this

can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic-

ing to qualified service personnel under the following con-

ditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi-

nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in proper operating condi-

tion.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide

or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and seri-

ous damage to the product.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC

Art 250, Part H)

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical

Code Instructions

NEC - National Electrical Code

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Table of Contents

Read the information below, then turn to page 6 to hook up your Entertainment Machine

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

Table of Contents / Features on this TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hookup Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 1. Hook Up TV

Rear Jack Connection Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Antenna and Cable Service Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Antenna Loop Out with Cable Box Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VCR Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VCR and Cable Service Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DVD, S-VHS VCR and HD Set Top Box Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . 12

External Stereo Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Monitor Out Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2. Reception Setup and Channel Search

Signal Source Selection/Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Scan (Channel Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

(Select Antenna, or cable service and perform channel search)

TV Mode Remote Control Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On-Screen Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Source Hookup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Front Panel Controls / Front Panel Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

On-Screen Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3. Customize your TV’s Features

Setup Menu

Trilingual Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Channel Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

EZ Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Picture Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Special Menu

Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Source ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 34

Security Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Theater Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

POP-3 (Picture-On-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

PIP Screen (2-Channel Viewing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Remote Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 47

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 51

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 - 54 - 55

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

PAGE 5

Step 1. Hook up external equipment and antenna or cable service wires to the TV, see pages 7 thru 16. Install batteries in

the remote control. After all connections have been made, plug your TV into a standard household power outlet.

Step 2. Go to page 15 - 16 for Signal Source selection and Scan, channel search.

Step 3. Set up all other TV options see pages listed below.

Features on your Entertainment Machine include:

540p / 1080i Display

7” Projection Tubes

2 NTSC Tuners

Aspect Ratio Correction 4:3 and 16:9

Front Surround (SRS), BBE

SoundRite (Volume Limiter)

POP-3 Picture-On-Picture Multi-Channel Display

PIP Screen 2-Tunable Channel Images

Illuminated Programmable Remote Control MBR5045

EZ Focus (Automatic Color convergence)

Energy Star

Trilingual On-Screen Menu System

Programmable Channel Labels

4-Mode On/Off Timer

Mute/Soft Mute

Selectable Color Temperature

Front/Rear Source Input Jacks

SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS labs, Inc.

SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258 and 4482866. BBE

and the symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

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Hookup Directory

For an overview of the jacks on your Entertainment Machine, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

If you are using an antenna or have direct cable service, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

If you are using a cable box, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

If you are using a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10

If you are using a VCR with a Cable Box, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11

If you are using a DVD Player, S-VHS VCR, or High Definition Set Top Box, go to . . . . . . . page 12

To hook up your Entertainment Machine to an external stereo, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13

For Monitor Out Hookups, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14

IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide what connections you need to make and to begin your

setup. First, find the lines below that best describes what you want to do, then go to those

page numbers.

Antenna/Cable

Cable Box

VCR

DVD Player/HDSTB

About your Jacks

Monitor Out

External Stereo

INPUT HOOKUP OPTIONS

GENERAL HOOKUP INFORMATION

VCR and Cable Box

NOTES:

1. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this

case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P B input

and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P R input.

2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-C

B CR. In this case,

connect the component CB output to the TV’s PB input and the

component CR output to the TV’s PR input.

3. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture

quality when using the Y-PB PR inputs. (See Video menu.)

4. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output

will be abnormal, if using the Y-PB PR jacks.

5. When using the Y-PB PR jacks, TV will automatically change to

SPLIT PIP mode. When you have Picture-on-Picture on and are

viewing a Y-PB PR input, only SPLIT mode is possible.

6. Inputs 3 and 4 (Y-VIDEO) can be used for standard video input.

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

• S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc

players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in

place of the standard video connection if your device has S-Video.

• If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), con-

nect it to the left audio jack on the television.

• Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment

for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

• A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that

a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your

VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output

connections.

• You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 1,

Input 2, or Input 5 but only one of these may be used at a time.

• Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to

each input set of jacks.

• COMPONENT: Y-P

B PR connections are provided for high perfor-

mance components, such as DVD players. Use these connections in

place of the standard video connection if your device has this fea-

ture. When using the Y-P

B PR input jacks, Input 3 and 4 will be

viewed as a split PIP Sub-Picture.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this

case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s PB input and

the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CB CR. In this case,

connect the components CB output to the TV’s PB input and the

components CR output to the TV’s PR input.

• You may use standard video signal for INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

• For component video, you may use INPUTS 3 and 4 only.

• It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture

quality when using the Y-PB PR inputs. (See Video menu.)

• To ensure against copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT

output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PB PR jacks.

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Source Connection Jacks Overview

To hookup source equipment, refer to the Table

of Contents on page 5; shows pages to go to for

equipment hookup options. Also, see the side

connections panel hookup options on page 20.

See note below.

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Note: When you have finished hooking up your equipment, go

to pages 15 - 16 to use Signal Source Selection and Scan to

search for and find all the available channels in your area.

S-Video Input 1 and 2

Connections available

for some high-end

equipment that pro-

vides even better pic-

ture quality.

Variable Audio Out

Used to connect

either an external

amplifier or add a

sub-woofer to your

surround sound system.

RF Connectors:

Antenna/Cable 1,

Antenna/Cable 2,

and Cable Box

Used to connect cable

service to the televi-

sion, either directly or

through your cable box.

Right/Left Audio

Used for stereo sound

from various types of

equipment.

Video 1 or 2

Connects the video

signals from various

types of equipment.

Inputs 3 and 4

Y, PB, PR, and Audio L - R

Component Video

Some top-of-the-line DVD players use

what is called “component video,” for

extremely accurate picture reproduc-

tion. Refer to your DVD manual for

further information.

Monitor Out

These jacks provide fixed

audio and video signals

which are used for record-

ing. Use S-Video Output

for high-quality video out-

put.

S-Video Output may be used for recording only when the type of

input is S-Video.

Inputs 1, 2, and 5 can be used for either Video or S-Video type

source connections. However, both Video and S-Video sources

cannot be connected to the same input at the same time.

Note: Your Entertainment machine will appear to be turned off if

there is no video input when VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 is selected.

Check to see if the Power Light is lit to make sure the TV is

turned off when not in use.

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Over-the-Air

Antenna

RF Coaxial Wire

(75ohm)

Antenna

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Cable

Service

RF Coaxial Wire

(75ohm)

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Mini glossary

75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire

sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.

A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an inch long with two screws

on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.

Hook Up Direct Cable TV or Antenna

Connect an off-air antenna

300 TO 75 OHM

ADAPTER

Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on

the back of your Entertainment

Machine.

Connect the cable that runs from

the wall directly to this jack.

Turn to page 15 to continue setting

up your Entertainment Machine.

If you receive your RF signal through an

antenna that is several years old and con-

nects with two small prongs, you will need

to purchase a 300 to 75 Ohm adapter. It

should be available from your local

electronics dealer.

Zenith recommends using a 75 Ohm cable

for your antenna connections in order to

prevent interference.

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Hook Up Cable Box

Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on

the back of your TV. Connect the

cable that runs from the wall direct-

ly to the jack. Now find the To Cable

Box jack.

Connect the cable from this jack to

the Input jack on the back of your

cable box.

Locate the Output jack on the back

of your cable box. Connect this to

the Antenna/Cable 2 jack on the

back of your TV.

To view the premium stations, set

the channel number on your cable

box to HBO, CINEMAX, SHOWTIME,

etc. Then press the Source button on

your remote and select the other

Cable source (Ant 2).

To view the non-premium channels

press the Source button and select

Ant 1. Then run Scan to check for all

available channels and store them in

memory.

Turn to page 15 to continue setting

up your Entertainment Machine.

Some cable services require the use of a cable box to decode premium channels and

pay-per-view. Using the “To Cable Box” to Decoder option, and programming your

remote, you can connect your cable box so that you only need your MBR remote to

control all the channels. By connecting cable directly to your Entertainment Machine,

then running it out to the cable box and back, you make the cable box another source

to choose from in the Source selection on your remote.

To receive premium channels, run

Auto Program on the second source

that is set to receive channels.

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Rf Coaxial Wire

(75ohm)

Cable Box

Out

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

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Hook Up VCR

Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR

Back AV panel

A/V cables

not included

with TV

Cable TV

wall jack

Round wire

(75ohm)

RF coaxial wire

(75ohm)

Antenna

S-Video

Locate the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV In jack on the back of your VCR. Connect the cable line coming

from your wall directly to this jack.

Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable

coming from the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV Out jack on the back of your VCR directly to this jack.

Find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR, and connect them follow-

ing the instructions provided with your equipment.

You may connect either the composite video or the S-video cables to Inputs 1 or 2. (Do not

connect BOTH the composite and the S-Video cables to an input set of jacks. In the event

that you connect both composite and S-Video cables, only the S-video will work.)

Turn to page 15 to continue setting up your Entertainment Machine.

If you want to receive your signals on Channel 3 or 4, locate the Out

to TV jack on your VCR. Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the

Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine.

For several pieces of equipment, edit the names under Source ID so

you don’t forget which is which. See page 31.

Note: Connect to either Input 1 or 2.

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Hook Up Cable Box with VCR

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR

Back AV Panel

A/V cables

not included

with TV

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Round Wire

(75ohm)

S-Video

Cable Box

Out

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Locate the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV In jack on the back of your VCR. Connect the cable line coming from your wall

directly to this jack.

Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV. Connect the cable that runs from the RF or

VHF/UHF/CATV Out jack on the back of your VCR directly to this jack.

Now find the To Cable Box jack on your Entertainment Machine. Connect a cable from this jack to the Input

jack on the back of your cable box.

Locate the Output jack on the back of your cable box. Connect this to the Antenna/Cable 2 jack on the back of

your TV.

To view the premium stations, set the channel number on your cable box to HBO, CINEMAX, SHOWTIME, etc.

Then press the Source button on your remote and select the other Cable source (Ant 2).

To view the non-premium channels, press the Source button and select Ant 1. Then run Scan to check for all

available channels and store them in memory.

Find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR, and connect them as shown below to either

Input 1 or 2, following the instructions provided with your equipment.

You may connect either the composite video or the S-video cables to your Entertainment

Machine to inputs 1 or 2. (Do not connect BOTH the composite and the S- Video cables.

In the event that you connect both composite and S-Video cables, only S-video will work.)

Turn to page 15 to continue setting up your Entertainment Machine.

Note: Connect to either Input 1 or 2.

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 2

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio

L R

S-Video

A/V cables

not included

with TV

If you have a DVD Player

with Component Video, use

these jacks marked Y, Pb, and Pr.

DVD Player

Back AV Panel

Audio

L R

A/V cables

not included

with TV

DVD Player

Back A/V Panel

Component Video

Out

YPbPr

Y/VIDEO

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Hook Up DVD Player and HD Set Top Box

For several pieces of equipment, edit the names under Source

ID so you don’t forget which is which. See page 31.

Some high-end DVD players and High-Definition Set Top Boxes use a pic-

ture reproduction system called “component video.” If your DVD player or

High-Definition Set Top Box has component output, use these connec-

tions. Then go to the section on Component Input on page 29 to select

the color system for your DVD or High-Definition Set Top Box.

Find the audio and composite or S-Video jacks on the back of your DVD

Player and connect them as shown below, following the instructions pro-

vided with your equipment.

You may connect either the composite video or the S-Video cables to your

Entertainment Machine Inputs 1 or 2. (Do not connect both the compos-

ite and the S-Video. In the event

that you connect both composite

and the S-video cable, only the

S-Video will work.)

Use the SOURCE button on

your remote to choose the DVD

or Set Top box source.

Note: Connect to either Input 1 or 2.

Note: Connect to either Input 3 or 4.

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Hook Up External Stereo

Locate the Variable Out jacks on the back of your Entertainment

Machine and the Input jacks on the back of your stereo's amplifier.

Use appropriate audio cables to connect these jacks, making sure that

the right and left channels are matched correctly; right to right, left

to left.

Set up your speakers through your stereo, according to those direc-

tions.

Turn off the TV’s internal speakers using that option on the Audio

Menu. See page 39.

Send the sound from your Entertainment Machine to an

external audio amplifier system; use it to hear the audio

External stereo amplifier

Audio cables

not included

with TV

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

To prevent damage to the speaker and avoid distorted sound, set the

volume control of the audio amplifier to a quiet or low setting and

adjust the sound on the TV, using the remote control or the front panel

volume controls.

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio

Video

VCR

Back AV panel

A/V cables

not included

with TV

S-Video

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Hook Up Monitor Out

Locate the Monitor Out jacks on the back of your Entertainment Machine and

the Input jacks on the back of your VCR.

Connect the Input jacks from your VCR to the Monitor Out jacks on the back of

your Entertainment Machine as shown in the diagram.

You may connect either the composite video or the S-video cables to your

Entertainment Machine. (Do not connect BOTH the composite and the S- Video

cables. In the event that you connect both composite and the S-Video cables,

only the S-video will work.)

Program your VCR to record from the Video (or S-Video) input. See your VCR

operating manual for details.

The Monitor Out jacks on your Entertainment Machine allow you to record to a second VCR!

NOTE: S-VIDEO out only works when recording an S-VIDEO input.

(You cannot use S-VIDEO out to record the ANT 1/2 input.)

Use pages 7-14 to hook up your Entertainment Machine.

Plug your Entertainment Machine into a standard

120V 60Hz power outlet.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AA” batter-

ies. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the

+/– signs).

Turn on your Entertainment Machine by pressing the POWER

button on your remote.

Press the MENU button on your remote.

Choose Signal using the DOWN arrow button.

Activate the Signal Menu option by pressing the RIGHT

arrow button on your remote.

Choose the signal source for your Entertainment Machine. If

your signal comes from an outdoor antenna, leave set at

ANTENNA. If your signal comes from a cable TV service,

select CATV 1 by pressing the DOWN arrow button. Press

“select” to set (confirm) your choice, then press the MENU

button to return to the Setup Menu.

Continue to the next page to scan for available channels.

Trilingual Menus

Signal Antenna

Scan CATV 1

Channel Add/Del CATV 2

Channel Review

Clock Set

EZ Focus

Picture Formats

Trilingual Menus

Signal Antenna

Auto Program CATV 1

Channel Add/Del CATV 2

Channel Review

Clock Set

EZ Focus

Picture Formats

Trilingual Menus

Signal Antenna

Scan CATV 1

Channel Add/Del CATV 2

Channel Review

Clock Set

EZ Focus

Picture Formats

VideoSetup Special Audio Theater

QuitTo ExitTo Menu BarMenu

SEL

Setup

SEL

Press select to set

Setup

SEL

Press select to set

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Signal Source Selection

Back of

Remote

mute

vol

flshbk

pause

rew

f f

play

record

stop

skip

quit

pip

multi

sleep

c skip

pip ch

fav ch

theatr

Quit

Select

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

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Scan (Channel Search)

Press the MENU button on your remote to display the

Setup Menu. (If the Menu is already on-screen, skip

this step.)

Choose Scan mode using the DOWN arrow button on

your remote.

Press the RIGHT arrow button to choose Scan.

Press the SELECT button on your remote to begin

Scan (the channel search).

If certain CATV channels are not received clearly in CATV1

mode, set signal to CATV2 mode.

Continued from previous page.

Trilingual Menus

Signal

Scan Begin

Channel Add/Del

Channel Review

Clock Set

EZ Focus

Picture Formats

Installing

Channel 110

50% Complete

QuitTo ExitTo Menu BarMenu

Trilingual Menus

Signal

Scan Begin

Channel Add/Del

Channel Review

Clock Set

EZ Focus

Picture Formats

Trilingual Menus

Signal

Scan

Channel Add/Del

Channel Review

Clock Set

EZ Focus

Picture Formats

VIDEOSETUP AUDIO THEATER

SEL

SPECIAL

SEL

Press select to set

SETUP

VIDEOSETUP AUDIO THEATER

SEL

SPECIAL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

mute

vol

flshbk

pause

rew

f f

play

record

stop

skip

quit

pip

vcr

power

dvd

hd/stb

cable

multi

vcr

cable

hd/stb

light

dvd

sleep

mode

aspect

c skip

pip ch

display

fav ch

theatr

source

Quit

Select

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

mute

vol

flshbk

pause

rew

f f

play

record

stop

skip

quit

pip

vcr

power

dvd

hd/stb

cable

multi

vcr

cable

hd/stb

light

dvd

sleep

mode

aspect

c skip

pip ch

display

fav ch

theatr

source

remote control part number

MBR5045

924-10114

Remote Operating Mode

Indicator Lights

Light indicates the active mode

when a key is pressed.

Mode selection keys: TV,

VCR, CABLE, DVD, HD/STB

Switches remote operating mode to

control other devices.

Note: After pressing a Mode switch

key, wait 2 - 3 seconds before

pressing any other key.

ASPECT

Selects different picture

proportion formats.

POWER

Turns TV On and Off.

CH - CHANNEL (+/ -)

Tunes to next higher/lower

available channel.

Displays on-screen menus.

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/SELECT

(Menu Operation Directional

Arrows and Select key)

Up/Down arrows choose, and

Left/Right arrows adjust menu

options. Press the bulls eye Select

button in the center of the direc-

tional arrows to confirm selection.

PIP CH

Channel tuning switch in Split

Screen mode. See Split Screen

section.

FLSHBK (FLASHBACK)

Returns to the previously

tuned channel.

SKIP I<<

Left chapter scan for DVD.

SKIP >>I

Right chapter scan for DVD.

NUMBER KEYPAD 0 - 9

Selects channels directly and

enters numerical values.

- (Digital Mode Dash)

Use as the dash when selecting

digital channel numbers.

VOL - (VOLUME) (+/-)

+ Increases the sound level.

- Decreases the sound level.

Turns On/Off Closed

caption/text options.

VCR Function Keys

RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, REW

(Rewind), PLAY, FF (Fast

Forward) Still operate your VCR,

while remote is in TV operating

mode.

TV Mode Remote Key Functions

SOURCE

Selects available TV sources.

LIGHT

Lights keys for five seconds.

SLEEP (TIMER)

Sets a preset time for the TV

to turn itself off.

DISPLAY

Shows current on-screen settings.

QUIT

Leaves programming menus and

clears screen of displays.

MUTE

Press once for Soft Mute,

press again for full Mute.

THEATER

Direct access to theater modes.

FAVORITE CHANNEL

Select among 6 different channel

classifications.

*Note: Digital broadcasters can transmit multiple programs on a single channel. These

programs are distinguished by a unique “sub-channel” number, separated when entering

digits by the “—” button on your remote.

PIP

Turns PIP on and off.

C SKIP

Channel Skip. Tunes to last chan-

nel viewed. Tunes back to original

channel after 30, 60, 90, 120,

150, or 180 seconds.

MULTI

Turns “POP-3” feature on and off.

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On-Screen Display

STEREO

ST / SAP TV - PG DLSV

ANT 1 110

ABC

10 : 00 AM

PIP ANT 1 14

SKIP ( C. S. )

OFF 10:05 AM

SLEEP 0:01

STEREO

ST / SAP TV - PG DLSV

ANT 1 110

ABC

10 : 00 AM

May 14 2002

C. SKIP ( C. S. )

OFF 10:05 AM

SLEEP 0:01

Normal

AUDIO SELECTED

Displays signal’s audio setting.

CHANNEL SKIP

Shows that Channel Skip is

active.

SECURITY TIMER

Displays time that TV is set to

turn off.

SLEEP TIMER SET

Displays time left on Sleep Timer

before TV shut off.

MAIN PICTURE SOURCE

Displays Main Picture Source

(Active source highlighted).

MONTH/DATE/YEAR

Shows current month, date,

and year.

RATING BROADCAST

Displays the rating for the pro-

gram currently being broadcast.

CHANNEL LABEL

Displays channel label you

have chosen.

AUDIO BROADCAST

Displays signal’s audio broadcast.

TIME

Displays clock setting.

This page explains your on-screen display, press

DISPLAY on remote to show on screen

PICTURE FORMAT

Shows current Theater mode

setting.

Mini glossary

MENU On-screen displays used to set up and operate TV features.

SEL (Select) Selection key used to confirm changes on the menus.

UP/DOWN Menu UP or DOWN directional arrows used to highlight menu

options.

LEFT/RIGHT Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrows used to “adjust”

some menu settings.

QUIT Exits menus and removes on-screen displays.

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Use the remote to access the on-screen menus

Press MENU on the remote control. Use the Right or Left direc-

tional arrow to highlight (change the text color to gold) the

name of one of the five main menus on your screen like the

SETUP menu.

Use the Up or Down directional arrow to highlight an option

like Contrast. You can highlight other menu options like Color

Temperature by pressing the UP or DOWN directional arrow

repeatedly.

Once the option is selected, in this case CONTRAST, use the

RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting; the larg-

er the number the more contrast, the lower the number, the

less contrast in the picture.

You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce-

dure or if you are done changing the menu option settings,

press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen.

On-Screen Menu Operation

Additional instructions are usually included on the top and bottom of

the menu indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right,

move to the left, return to the original menu, and to exit the menu

etc.

pause

rew

f f

play

record

stop

skip

quit

sleep

fav ch

theatr

1/4

When chosen, menu title (shown here in gray for clarity)

and highlighted menu option fields change to a gold color

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Press the thumbstick center

bulls-eye “SELECT” (Shown as

SEL on the upper-left side of

menus) when required to set

your selection.

QuitTo ExitTo Menu BarMenu

Contrast 75 %

Brightness 50%

Color 50%

Tint

Sharpness 50%

Reset

Advanced

Settings

Advanced Settings

Light Sentry

Auto Flesh

Weak Signal

Color Temperature

Cool

Medium

Warm

SEL

Press select to set

VIDEO

VIDEOSETUP AUDIO THEATER

SEL

SPECIAL

“To Menu Bar” indicates that if you press MENU,

TV returns to main menu selection options

“Sel” indicates that Select is the center bulls-eye on

remote. Select is used to activate menu selections.

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Sources/Equipment Hookup Options

Choose the picture and sound source you want to see and hear

On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from

the available viewing sources connected to the TV.

Antenna 1 - 2: Antenna/Cable inputs on TV back near

Jackpack, Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal

source.

Input 1: on TV Rear Jackpack,

Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

Input 2: on TV Rear Jackpack,

Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

Input 3: on TV Rear Jackpack,

Set of Component/Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

Input 4: on TV Rear Jackpack,

Set of Component/Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

Input 5: on TV Front Jackpack,

Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

VARIABLE

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE 1

ANTENNA/

CABLE 2

TO CABLE

BOX

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

Y/VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Input 5

S-Video Video L/Mono R

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

R -AUDIO-L

Camcorder

Component

Video

VCR

S-Video VCR

DVD Player

Other

Typical Viewing Sources

The source equipment you intend to view should be turned on.

Inputs 3 and 4 (Y-VIDEO) can also be used for standard video input.

Connection Notes

• Be sure to insert connection cord plugs securely when

connecting to front panel jacks, or the played back

image may be abnormal.

• For S-Video, use the S-Video cable in place of the

standard video cable.

• S-Video Monitor Out only works when an S-Video

device is connected to either Inputs 1, 2, or 5.

• For monaural VCR sound output, insert the VCR audio

out cable into the Left audio in jack on the TV.

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